Scotland get a chance to get back in the fight: Scotland vs North Macedonia prediction
The fifth-round UEFA Nations League clash between Scotland and North Macedonia will take place on November 13, 2026, at Hampden Park in Glasgow. The hosts sit third in League B Group 1 on four points, three behind Slovenia. The visitors are bottom of the table without a point and risk finishing the group stage with nothing but defeats.
Scotland: McTominay's return strengthens the midfield
Scotland have yet to live up to expectations since the appointment of Sébastien Pocognoli. In four matches, the team have managed just one win, against North Macedonia (2-0), drawn with Slovenia (0-0) and lost to Switzerland (0-3) and Slovenia again (1-2). The hosts have scored just three goals during that spell, highlighting their struggles to convert chances.
The return of Scott McTominay, who missed the previous games after heart surgery, will be a major boost. The midfielder should add a cutting edge to the Tartan Army's attack, with John McGinn and Billy Gilmour providing support. Given their position in the standings, Scotland need a win to keep their hopes of finishing second alive.
North Macedonia: the goal drought is turning into a catastrophe
North Macedonia have endured a disastrous Nations League campaign, losing all four matches with an aggregate score of 0-10. Goce Sedloski's side have lost twice to Switzerland (0-3), as well as to Slovenia (0-2) and Scotland (0-2). The team are now winless in 12 matches across all competitions and have suffered five consecutive defeats.
Even more alarming is their lack of firepower: the visitors have gone eight consecutive matches without scoring and have failed to find the net in 10 of their last 12 games. Captain Enis Bardhi and midfielder Elif Elmas are their main sources of hope. However, without a significant improvement in attack, a positive result in Glasgow will be extremely difficult to come by.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Scotland have collected four points in four rounds, with their only win coming against North Macedonia
- North Macedonia have lost all four Nations League matches, failing to score and conceding 10 goals
- In their previous meeting, Scotland won 2-0, registering 25 shots and creating seven big chances
The hosts can exploit their opponents' weakness: Scotland vs North Macedonia prediction
Scotland are favourites thanks to home advantage and McTominay's return. Despite their inconsistent results, Pocognoli's side have already shown their superiority over North Macedonia in the first meeting.
The visitors are struggling badly in front of goal and regularly make defensive errors. Given the gap in current form and the teams' motivation in the standings, a home win to nil looks the likeliest outcome.
